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Lighthouse Guild Annual LIGHTYEARS Gala Salutes Visionaries
Marios Damianides and Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs
New York, (November
22, 2016) –
Lighthouse Guild, the leading-not-for profit vision and
healthcare organization, held its annual LightYears Gala on
Monday, November 21, at Mandarin Oriental, 80 Columbus Circle at
60th Street, in Manhattan. The event was attended by several
hundred guests, including physicians, artists, and members of
the business and civic community, all dedicated to addressing
the needs of people who are blind or visually impaired.
Honorees for the
2016, Marios Damianides, of Ernst & Young LLP, and Board Member
of Lighthouse Guild was saluted for his vision and leadership
and the Guide Dog Foundation and American’s VetDogs for its work
training guide dogs for people who are blind and service animals
for our Armed Forces Veterans. Dylan Dreyer of NBC’s TODAY show
served as host for the evening program and Charlie, NBC’s “Puppy
with a Purpose” was the special guest.
The evening’s
festivities kicked off with a cocktail reception, followed by
dinner, awards ceremony and dancing.
About Lighthouse
Guild
Lighthouse Guild, headquartered in New York City, is the leading
not-for-profit vision and healthcare organization with a long
history of addressing the needs of people who are blind or
visually impaired, including those with multiple disabilities or
chronic medical conditions. With more than 200 years of
experience and service, Lighthouse Guild brings a level of
understanding to vision care that is unmatched. By integrating
vision and healthcare services and expanding access through its
programs and education and awareness, we help people lead
productive, dignified and fulfilling lives. For more
information, visit
www.lighthouseguild.org
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